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Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks to an overflow crowd outside a campaign event Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Portland, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Graham Platner: A dark period or a lifetime of darkness?

Maine Democrats made it official at the ballot box on Tuesday. Graham Platner is their choice to run against five-term Republican incumbent Susan Collins for the U.S. Senate. Mr. Platner has been plagued by a barrage of negative stories and revelations about his past, much of which he has waved away with his oft-repeated phrase, “That was a dark period in my life.”

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WATCH: Staying humble while reaching for greatness

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One of a Christian's greatest challenges in life is to stay humble while seeking to be the best. Alison Maloni, mom of three, CEO, communications expert, public speaker and television news host says she starts the day writing ten things for which she's grateful and that helps keep her grounded.